Scientists have been warning us for years about the dangers of global warming and its effects on the planet. That concern is now imminent, compelling companies worldwide to take massive action to reduce carbon dioxide in the atmosphere.

In response to the acceleration and urgency of global warming and climate change, automakers are taking swift action by reducing their energy consumption through the use of earth-friendly power supplies, thereby producing more fuel efficient vehicles and upgrading to cleaner power sources such as hybrids, electric, flex-fuel and ethanol.

To honor the progress automakers have made in the environmental arena, The EARTH, WIND & POWER AWARDS (EWP) jury is proud to announce its winner for Most Environmentally Progressive Car and Truck of the Year.

The mission of the EWP awards is to recognize vehicles that contribute to the reduction of global warming, are conducive to promoting a cleaner environment, and help reduce dependence on foreign oil through alternative energy sources.

“With climate change and dependence on foreign oil a major concern, more people than ever are turning to fuel-efficient or alternative fuel vehicles,” said Courtney Caldwell, EWP’s creator and executive producer. “It’s become of vital interest to consumers, automakers, and the future of our planet to produce vehicles that are compatible with our planet.”